Album insights
Christian Thielemann stands out as the leading conductor of Strauss works today. His Dresden production of Elektra marked the opening of the Richard Strauss Year in 2014, meeting all expectations and hopes placed on him and the production. Thielemann, alongside a seasoned cast of Strauss performers including Evelyn Herlitzius, Waltraud Meier, and René Pape, embarked on a European tour with the Staatskapelle Dresden following the successful opening. During a celebrated performance at the Berlin Philharmonie, Deutsche Grammophon captured this remarkable event with a live recording that now stands as a highlight of the Strauss Anniversary, possessing a compelling power and expressiveness that captures a unique and unforgettable moment.